Meaning of crushing in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkrəʃɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    crushing

    Definitions

    1. physically or spiritually devastating

    Examples

    • « often used in combination »
    • « a crushing blow »
    • « a crushing rejection »
    • « bone-crushing »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    crushing

    Definitions

    1. forceful prevention

    Examples

    • « putting down by power or authority »
    • « the suppression of heresy »
    • « the quelling of the rebellion »
    • « the stifling of all dissent »

    Derived terms

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